Output, Input and Productivity Measures at the Industry Level: The EU KLEMS Database*

摘要: This article describes the contents and construction of EU KLEMS Growth Productivity Accounts. database contains industry-level measures output, inputs productivity for 25 European countries, Japan US period from 1970 onwards. The considers methodology employed in constructing shows how it can be useful comparing trends. Although growth accounts are organising principle, is argued that a wider range applications. We give some guidance to prudent use indicate possible extensions.